News Releases

  1. GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Montreal on Monday, August 24 and Wednesday, August 26, 2015.

    July 22, 2015

    National Arts Centre English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley and Associate Artistic Director Sarah Garton Stanley will be conducting general auditions in Montreal on Monday, August 24 and Wednesday, August 26, 2015. NAC English Theatre is committed to inclusive casting. We encourage submissions from all professional artists, regardless of cultural identity, age, disability, gender or any... Read more

  2. National Arts Centre English Theatre Extends Artistic Director Jillian Keiley's Contract to 2020

    June 25, 2015

    The National Arts Centre (NAC) announced today that Jillian Keiley, Artistic Director of NAC English Theatre, has agreed to extend her contract for four years, from September 1, 2016 to August 31, 2020. Ms. Keiley assumed the role of Artistic Director in August of 2012. Her predecessors include such renowned theatre leaders as Peter Hinton, Marti Maraden, Gil Osborne, Andis... Read more

  3. NAC English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley Shines a Light on the Stories for the 2015/16 Season. Important Stories. Canadian Stories. Our Stories.

    March 31, 2015

    News Release NAC English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley Shines a Light on the Stories for the 2015/16 Season. Important Stories. Canadian Stories. Our Stories. March 31, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) – Theatre. Humanity. Canada. These three words helped NAC English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley shape the stories of the 2015/16 English Theatre season. “I believe... Read more

  4. Obaaberima Written and Performed by Tawiah M'Carty - NAC Studio March 3 - 14

    February 18, 2015

    NAC English Theatre presentation Obaaberima Written and Performed by 2014/15 Ensemble member Tawiah M’Carthy directed by evalyn parry a Buddies in Bad Times Theatre production (Toronto) March 3 - 14, NAC Studio February 18, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) – “As a performance it’s a tour de force and more than earned M’Carthy the raucous ovation it received. As a play... Read more

  5. THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE MOURNS THE LOSS OF FOUR ARTISTS KILLED IN A TRAGIC ACCIDENT OUTSIDE OF REGINA

    February 12, 2015

    February 12, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The National Arts Centre (NAC) is mourning the loss of four well known Canadian artists who died in a tragic car accident that claimed five lives outside of Regina Tuesday. The NAC lowered its flag to honour the lives of Michael Green, Michele Sereda, Narcisse Blood and Lacy Morin-Desjarlais. Michael Green, one of the founders and Co-Artistic... Read more

  6. THE NAC WINTER SALE IS BACK! TWO TICKETS FOR $45 ON 17 EXCITING PERFORMANCES!

    January 26, 2015

    January 26, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) – Just because the winter winds are pushing at the door is no reason to stay in – especially when the NAC Winter Sale is back! The sale that keeps everyone warm and entertained at the same time is back to brighten the winter days with sizzling deals on 17 performances at the National Arts Centre! From January 26 – February 15, patrons can... Read more

  7. NAC ENGLISH THEATRE PRODUCTION STUFF HAPPENS BY DAVID HARE DIRECTED BY DAVID FERRY FEATURING THE 2014-15 ENSEMBLE AND GUEST ARTISTS FEBRUARY 3 – 21, 2015

    January 19, 2015

    NAC english theatre production Stuff Happens by Bavid Hare directed by David Ferry featuring the 2014-15 Ensemble and guest artists February 3 – 21, 2015 January 15, 2015 – OTTAWA (Canada) – "Stuff Happens is a gripping, thought-provoking piece of political theatre … a riveting docudrama … marvellously entertaining, a work of epic sweep." – The Spectator On... Read more

  8. GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Toronto on Saturday, December 20, 2014.

    December 2, 2014

    GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley and Associate Artistic Director Sarah Garton Stanley will be conducting general auditions in Toronto on Saturday, December 20, 2014. Priority to be given to members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. Please note: Actors may only audition for the NAC English Theatre once every three years. Please... Read more

  9. In Time for the Holidays - Alice Through The Looking-Glass December 9 - January 3 in the NAC Theatre

    December 1, 2014

    NAC English Theatre production Alice Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll adapted by James Reaney directed by Jillian Keiley featuring the 2014-15 Ensemble produced in association with the Stratford Festival December 9 – January 3 November 25, 2014 – OTTAWA (Canada) – 4 stars out of 4 “A non-stop riot. Go see this show!” – The Toronto Star Enter a world... Read more

  10. National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Ottawa on Friday, November 7, 2014.

    October 17, 2014

    GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley and Associate Artistic Director Sarah Garton Stanley will be conducting general auditions in Ottawa on Friday, November 7, 2014. Priority to be given to members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. Please note: Actors may only audition for the NAC English Theatre once every three years. Please do... Read more